Cast & creator
J. Mahendran
Best known for Thirudi, Petta, Theri
J. Alexander, known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Tamil cinema and has influenced numerous filmmakers, writers and actors after him. After entering the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films, including the widely influential Thangappathakkam (1974), he made an immediate impact with his first directional venture Mullum Malarum (1978), starring Rajinikanth. Uthiripookkal (1979), Mahendran's next film, was based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, and firmly established him as an important filmmaker in Tamil cinema. His subsequent works, such as Johnny (1980) and Nenjathai Killathe (1980), were acclaimed, with the latter winning three National Film Awards including the award for the Best Regional Film.
Also known as: J. Mahendran, Mahendran J, J. Alexander, Alexander J, Alexander Mahendran
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1966–2022 · acting roles
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Filmography (69)
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Thirudi
Story
1974
Petta
Rajapandi
2019
Theri
Minister Vanamamalai
2016Sabash Thambi
Story
1967Naam Moovar
Story
1966Anbulla Malare
Screenplay
1984
Kallazhagar
Dialogue
1999
Mr. Chandramouli
Azhagar
2018Kondaveeti Simham
Original Story
1981Pasidi Moggalu
Original Film Writer
1980
Kamaraj
K. Rajaram
2004Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
2014
Pon Manickavel
2021
Katamarayudu
Yelasari Bhanu's Father
2017
Johnny
Screenplay
1980Johnny
Director
1980Johnny
Dialogue
1980Metti
Screenplay
1982Metti
Director
1982Naangal
Dialogue
1992
Sasanam
Director
2006Sasanam
Writer
2006
Boomerang
Self
2019
Nimir
National Shanmugam
2018
Mullum Malarum
Director
1978Mullum Malarum
Dialogue
1978Mullum Malarum
Screenplay
1978
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Screenplay
1986Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Director
1986
Seethakathi
Judge
2018Enippadigal
Dialogue
1979
Aadu Puli Attam
Story
1977
Thangappathakkam
Story
1974Thangappathakkam
Dialogue
1974Thangappathakkam
Screenplay
1974Thangappathakkam
Theatre Play
1974
Rustum
Durga Prasad
2019
Farz Aur Kanoon
Original Story
1982
Hitler Umanath
Story
1982
Rishi Moolam
Story
1980
Nirai Kudam
Story
1969
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
Deivendran
2022
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Director
1984Kai Kodukkum Kai
Screenplay
1984
Nenjathai Killathe
Director
1980Nenjathai Killathe
Story
1980Nenjathai Killathe
Dialogue
1980Nenjathai Killathe
Screenplay
1980
Seethamma Pelli
Original Story
1984
Kaali
Screenplay
1980Kaali
Story
1980
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Screenplay
1976
Uthiripookkal
Dialogue
1979Uthiripookkal
Screenplay
1979Uthiripookkal
Director
1979
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Director
1980Poottaatha Poottukkal
Screenplay
1980Pagalil Oru Iravu
Screenplay
1979
Oor Panchayathu
Story
1992Oor Panchayathu
Screenplay
1992Oor Panchayathu
Director
1992
Azhagiya Kanne
Story
1982Azhagiya Kanne
Screenplay
1982Azhagiya Kanne
Director
1982
Ganga
Writer
1972
Nandu
Director
1981Nandu
Screenplay
1981Ganga
Story
1972
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Story
1988